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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.31, 25,700.89 and 6,602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.31, 25,700.89 and 6,602.71 is: 9,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.31 : 25,700.89 = 6,602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.31/25,700.89 = 6,602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.31x = 25,700.89 × 6,602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.31x = 169,695,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,695,523.41/17,136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.69

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